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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.24, 44,216.54 and 21,961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.24, 44,216.54 and 21,961.76 is: 30,318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.24 : 44,216.54 = 21,961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.24/44,216.54 = 21,961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.24x = 44,216.54 × 21,961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.24x = 971,073,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,073,039.51/32,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,318.33

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